Orissa Population Census data 2011
Orissa
The capital of the state of Orissa is the wonder city of Bhubaneswar. The city along with the state is a representation of Indian religious culture in every sense of the term. The world famous 'Ratha Yatra' takes place every year in the state of Orissa. The Orissa Census 2011 reveals facts and figures that are extremely encouraging and the state is surely moving towards development according to the reports.The Population of Orissa according to the 2011 census stands at about 41 million, making it the 11th most populated state in India. The state makes up about 3.4% of the country's population a figure which was about 3% during the last census in 2001. The state is spread over an area of about 150000 sq. km. making it the 9th largest state in the country in terms of area. The density of population per sq. Km. is about 260 and fairly below the national average. The state has a growth rate of about 14% which is below the national average by a good three points. The population of the state is rising considerably due to rapid efforts towards development and progress. The literacy rate in the state is about 73% a figure that has improved tremendously in the last few years due to the consistent efforts of the government. The government has to however press further if Orissa has to stand with some of the major states in the country. The sex ratio in Orissa is a healthy 978 and it has never been a state that has seen a major fall in this figure. Some major political and social issues have plagued the state for a long time now and these internal conflicts have pulled the state down on a number of occasions.
Orissa Population 2011
As per details from Census 2011, Orissa has population of 4.2 Crores, an increase from figure of 3.68 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Orissa as per 2011 census is 41,974,218 of which male and female are 21,212,136 and 20,762,082 respectively. In 2001, total population was 36,804,660 in which males were 18,660,570 while females were 18,144,090.Orissa Population Growth Rate
The total population growth in this decade was 14.05 percent while in previous decade it was 15.94 percent. The population of Orissa forms 3.47 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 3.58 percent.Orissa Literacy Rate 2011
Literacy rate in Orissa has seen upward trend and is 72.87 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 81.59 percent while female literacy is at 62.46 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Orissa stood at 63.08 percent of which male and female were 71.28 percent and 50.51 percent literate respectively.In actual numbers, total literates in Orissa stands at 26,742,595 of which males were 15,089,681 and females were 11,652,914.
Orissa Density 2011
Total area of Orissa is 155,707 sq. km. Density of Orissa is 270 per sq km which is lower than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Orissa was 236 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.Orissa Sex Ratio
Sex Ratio in Orissa is 979 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 972 per 1000 males in Orissa.| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
| Approximate Population | 4.2 Crores | 3.68 Crore |
| Actual Population | 41,974,218 | 36,804,660 |
| Male | 21,212,136 | 18,660,570 |
| Female | 20,762,082 | 18,144,090 |
| Population Growth | 14.05% | 15.94% |
| Percantage of total Population | 3.47% | 3.58% |
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| Sex Ratio | 979 | 972 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 941 | 979 |
| Density/km2 | 270 | 236 |
| Density/mi2 | 698 | 612 |
| Area km2 | 155,707 | 155,707 |
| Area mi2 | 60,119 | 60,119 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 5,273,194 | 5,358,810 |
| Male Population (0-6 Age) | 2,716,497 | 2,744,552 |
| Female Population (0-6 Age) | 2,556,697 | 2,614,258 |
| Literacy | 72.87 % | 63.08 % |
| Male Literacy | 81.59 % | 71.28 % |
| Female Literacy | 62.46 % | 50.51 % |
| Total Literate | 26,742,595 | 19,837,055 |
| Male Literate | 15,089,681 | 11,992,333 |
| Female Literate | 11,652,914 | 7,844,722 |
Orissa Urban Population 2011
Out of total population of Orissa, 16.69% people live in urban regions. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 7,003,656 of which 3,625,933 are males and while remaining 3,377,723 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 16.69 percent.Sex Ratio in urban regions of Orissa was 932 females per 1000 males. For child (0-6) sex ratio the figure for urban region stood at 913 girls per 1000 boys. Total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Orissa were 747,324. Of total population in urban region, 10.67 % were children (0-6).
Average Literacy rate in Orissa for Urban regions was 85.75 percent in which males were 90.72% literate while female literacy stood at 74.31%. Total literates in urban region of Orissa were 5,364,680.
Orissa Rural Population 2011
Of the total population of Orissa state, around 83.31 percent live in the villages of rural areas. In actual numbers, males and females were 17,586,203 and 17,384,359 respectively. Total population of rural areas of Orissa state was 34,970,562. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 83.31%.In rural regions of Orissa state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 989 while same for the child (0-6 age) was 946 girls per 1000 boys. In Orissa, 4,525,870 children (0-6) live in rural areas. Child population forms 12.94 percent of total rural population.
In rural areas of Orissa, literacy rate for males and female stood at 79.65 % and 59.95 %. Average literacy rate in Orissa for rural areas was 70.22 percent. Total literates in rural areas were 21,377,915.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
| Population (%) | 83.31 % | 16.69 % |
| Total Population | 34,970,562 | 7,003,656 |
| Male Population | 17,586,203 | 3,625,933 |
| Female Population | 17,384,359 | 3,377,723 |
| Population Growth | 11.77 % | 26.94 % |
| Sex Ratio | 989 | 932 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 946 | 913 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 4,525,870 | 747,324 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 12.94 % | 10.67 % |
| Literates | 21,377,915 | 5,364,680 |
| Average Literacy | 70.22 % | 85.75 % |
| Male Literacy | 79.65 % | 90.72 % |
| Female Literacy | 59.95 % | 74.31 % |
Orissa Census 2011 Conclusion
The official census 2011 of Orissa has been conducted by Directorate of Census Operations in Orissa. Enumeration of key persons including Chief Minister of Orissa was also done by officials conducting population census.Figures of population census 2011 Orissa have been represented in chart for your reference at bottom.
| Large cities of Orissa | Population | Male | Female |
| There is no city having population above 1 Lakh | |||
| Large Urban Agglomeration of Orissa | Population | Male | Female |
| There is no city having population above 1 Lakh | |||
| Largest District by Population in Orissa | Population | Male | Female |
| Ganjam | 3,529,031 | 1,779,218 | 1,749,813 |
| Cuttack | 2,624,470 | 1,352,760 | 1,271,710 |
| Mayurbhanj | 2,519,738 | 1,256,213 | 1,263,525 |
| Baleshwar | 2,320,529 | 1,185,787 | 1,134,742 |
| Khordha | 2,251,673 | 1,167,137 | 1,084,536 |
| Sundargarh | 2,093,437 | 1,061,147 | 1,032,290 |
| Jajapur | 1,827,192 | 926,034 | 901,158 |
| Kendujhar | 1,801,733 | 906,487 | 895,246 |
| Puri | 1,698,730 | 865,380 | 833,350 |
| Balangir | 1,648,997 | 830,097 | 818,900 |
| Kalahandi | 1,576,869 | 787,101 | 789,768 |
| Bhadrak | 1,506,337 | 760,260 | 746,077 |
| Bargarh | 1,481,255 | 749,161 | 732,094 |
| Kendrapara | 1,440,361 | 717,814 | 722,547 |
| Koraput | 1,379,647 | 678,809 | 700,838 |
| Anugul | 1,273,821 | 655,718 | 618,103 |
| Nabarangapur | 1,220,946 | 604,812 | 616,134 |
| Dhenkanal | 1,192,811 | 612,593 | 580,218 |
| Jagatsinghapur | 1,136,971 | 577,865 | 559,106 |
| Sambalpur | 1,041,099 | 526,877 | 514,222 |